Rupee Nears Rs. 286 Against US Dollar in Open Market
by Pakistan’s currency has been under renewed pressure, with the Pakistani rupee edging closer to Rs 286 per USD in the open market—raising concerns for businesses, importers, …
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SECP Invites Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to VPS Rules
📢 SECP Invites Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to Voluntary Pension System (VPS) Rules The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken yet …
International Oil Prices Up Nearly 10% After Israel Attacks Iran
🛢️ International Oil Prices Surge Nearly 10% After Israel Attacks Iran A dramatic escalation in the Israel–Iran conflict triggered a sharp jump in global oil …
Civil Society Raises Alarm on Anti-Public Health Budget
In the newly unveiled federal budget for 2025–26, Pakistan’s civil society organizations (CSOs) have sounded the alarm over what they describe as an “anti‑public health” …
Govt Ends Utility Stores Subsidy, Overall Subsidies Cut by Rs. 190 Billion
In a major move under the new fiscal year 2025–26 budget, Pakistan’s federal government has announced sweeping subsidy reductions—totaling approximately Rs 190 billion. Key among these cuts …
FBR Gets Power to Arrest Company Directors, CEOs and CFOs
What It Means for Corporate Pakistan The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has recently been granted markedly expanded powers to arrest key decision-makers—Directors, …